Senior Financial Analyst Jobs

Find senior financial analyst opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Explore vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, spanning financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and business decision support.

What Senior Financial Analysts Do

Senior financial analysts turn financial and operational data into insights that guide business decisions. Common responsibilities include building forecasts and budgets, analyzing performance against plans, preparing reports for leadership, evaluating business cases, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Many roles also involve partnering with teams across an organization and presenting recommendations to executives.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial planning systems is often important, while experience with business intelligence tools, databases, or enterprise resource planning platforms may be valuable. Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex findings are essential.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is typical. Some employers prefer advanced degrees or certifications such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA, along with several years of relevant experience.

Where Senior Financial Analysts Work

Senior financial analysts are hired across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and consumer businesses. Depending on the employer, roles may focus on corporate FP&A, product or business-unit finance, investment analysis, or strategic planning.

Find Your Next Senior Financial Analyst Role

Browse senior financial analyst jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, industries, and compensation details, then focus your search on positions that fit your expertise and next career step.

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$75K - $95K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and insights to enhance practice performance and support strategic decisions. Collaborate with leaders to translate data into actionable recommendations, fostering g...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Help us bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions. In this role, you'll engage with stakeholders, translate requirements, and collaborate with development teams to enhance process...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate payroll processing and system support. Leverage your Dayforce expertise to enhance payroll operations while collaborating with HR and technology partn...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic finance team to oversee multi-state sales tax compliance and assist treasury operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Work directly with leadership while engaging broadly in financ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping investment strategy by evaluating requests, analyzing data, and delivering insights to drive impactful decisions across the organization. Leverage your expertise in finance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$144K - $204K *

Drive revenue growth by identifying and closing enterprise-level business opportunities, leveraging consultative selling and strong client relationships to deliver tailored solutions and exceed sales...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Transform internal audit processes by leading risk assessments, executing audits, and providing actionable insights to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards in a hybrid...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Compensation Analyst, optimizing global compensation programs. Leverage data insights to ensure competitive, equitable, and compliant compensation structures acro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive credit risk management by analyzing exposures, assessing creditworthiness, and ensuring compliance with policies. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and support organizational growth i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Drive compliance and accuracy in all tax matters while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Utilize your tax expertise to support strategic initiatives and ensure effective reporting...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $133K *

Lead advanced financial modeling and analysis to drive strategic decisions, enhance reporting frameworks, and mentor peers. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize financial processes and deliver a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $111K *

Drive strategic sales planning and governance by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate data management, and providing analytical support to enhance sales performance and decision-making pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial systems governance aligns with business priorities. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to maintain system integrity, drive change management, and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping financial decisions by leveraging data and insights. Collaborate across functions to enhance business strategy and performance while engaging with executive leadership in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our ERP Financial Management System initiative by leading business analysis, ensuring robust requirements gathering, and driving process improvements for financial operations ac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to support financial system operations, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance. Play a key role in maintaining system integrity and providing top-tier help desk support for...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform the retirement solutions landscape by driving enterprise sales, fostering relationships, and delivering innovative strategies. Leverage your expertise to guide clients in optimizing their re...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $100K *

Support the administration of sales compensation programs through accurate commission calculations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Collaborate effectively with Finance, Sales, and HR...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Drive the execution of comprehensive internal audits, ensuring compliance and risk management while strengthening relationships with stakeholders across departments in a hybrid work environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Drive financial modeling excellence for corporate transactions, collaborating with legal teams to deliver insightful analysis and client-ready outputs that support M&A, Private Equity, and Capital Mar...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance global treasury operations, focusing on cash management, liquidity forecasting, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance global treasury operations, focusing on cash management, liquidity forecasting, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive global treasury operations by managing cash, forecasting liquidity, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support strategic initiatives in ris...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$169K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by providing insights and support for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making in the Entertainment sector. Collaborate with leaders to enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$83K - $136K *

Drive financial excellence by ensuring compliance and efficiency in Clinical Trials financial activities. Partner with key stakeholders to optimize budget management, controls, and processes within a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Financial Analyst do?question toggle

    A Senior Financial Analyst analyzes financial and operating results, develops budgets and forecasts, builds financial models, prepares reports, and shares recommendations that help leaders make business decisions.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Financial Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline and several years of relevant experience. Strong modeling, forecasting, reporting, and communication skills are commonly valued; some roles prefer an MBA or a professional certification.

  • How much do Senior Financial Analyst jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for a Senior Financial Analyst role varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and responsibilities.

  • Which skills are important for Senior Financial Analysts?question toggle

    Key skills include financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, spreadsheet proficiency, data interpretation, and clear communication. Experience with planning, reporting, and business intelligence software can also be useful.

  • What industries hire Senior Financial Analysts?question toggle

    Senior Financial Analysts work in many sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, consulting, and consumer businesses. Their responsibilities may focus on corporate planning, business-unit finance, investment analysis, or strategy.